Katie Noonan’s Australian Vocal Ensemble brings new Australian works inspired by Tim Winton to Eudlo
AVE’s ‘The Long Moment’
Eudlo Hall, QLD
Sunday 19 April 3.30pm
ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan leads the Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) in a national series of performances throughout the year, with a special Sunshine Coast hinterland performance in Eudlo featuring newly commissioned vocal works inspired by the writing of Tim Winton.
Set in the historic Eudlo Hall, this intimate afternoon performance titled ‘The Long Moment’ offers a rare opportunity to experience new Australian music in a close, community setting.
Bringing together four of Australia’s leading singers — soprano Katie Noonan, mezzo-soprano Hannah Fraser, tenor Louis Hurley and bass-baritone Andrew O’Connor — AVÉ presents new Australian vocal works in an intimate setting.
The program features new works by Australian composers, including Emma Jayakumar, Ruben Davies, Lachlan Skipworth, Aaron Wyatt, Andrew O’Connor and Katie Noonan. Drawing on Winton’s unmistakable language, the music reflects themes of place, memory and the Australian landscape, alongside arrangements that acknowledge the traditions of vocal polyphony.
AVÉ’s work centres on the creation and ongoing life of new Australian vocal music. Since its formation, the ensemble has commissioned and premiered more than 60 new works, building a growing body of repertoire that is developed, recorded and shared with audiences across Australia throughout the year.
Artistic Director Katie Noonan says:
“Music has a way of reaching us in the moments we need it most; it can comfort, connect and restore. There’s something deeply special about gathering together, sharing stories and sound, and spending time with music created by Australian artists.”
This Eudlo performance brings the program into the Sunshine Coast hinterland, continuing AVÉ’s commitment to sharing new Australian music with regional communities.
The performance will take place at Eudlo Hall on Sunday, 19 July at 3:30 pm, with afternoon tea provided.
Tickets available at www.australianvocalensemble.com/tourdates
About AVÉ (Australian Vocal Ensemble)
The Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) brings together four of the country’s leading vocalists in a chamber setting dedicated to new Australian music. Through commissioning, recording and national touring, AVÉ works closely with composers, writers and communities to create and share music that reflects contemporary Australian voices and stories.